BRISTOL MUSIC WEEKLY
New Releases (21 Feb 26 - 27 Feb 26)
Each Friday we round up the freshest sounds from Bristol’s buzzing scene. From boundary-pushing underground acts to chart-ready anthems, discover the tracks and albums making waves this week. Dive in below and explore what’s new.
Bristol Music Weekly
21 FEB – 27 FEB 2026
From Hydra to Death of the Party, Bristol’s alternative pulse was running hot this week.
Streaming Drops
Digsby – “Death of the Party”
Digsby steps forward with a bold new album that leans into sharp songwriting and restless alternative energy. Blending jagged guitars with emotionally direct lyricism, it captures a band pushing into a fully realised statement — gritty, urgent, and packed with personality.
Peach
“Unhappy People”
Indie grit meets melancholic emotional honesty. Brooding vocals and driving guitars give this one a raw, direct pull.
Wolfgang Ayrton Trio
“Beta Test”
A refined instrumental piece blending jazz interplay with a modern rhythmic sensibility. Subtle, smart, and full of control.
Tyler Tuncer
“R U Goin’ Out Tonight”
Groove-led and club-friendly, built around polished, playful phrasing and a clean sense of bounce.
SLAV MAN & RONZZ
“CAN'T DO IT LIKE US”
Heavy bass and confident attitude built for movement. Direct, bold, and made to land hard.
Myeru Clark
“Make A Bet”
A smooth, groove-conscious track balancing melodic hooks with modern production and easy replay value.
Awaywithroses
“Paraphrasing, the Skeleton”
Moody and atmospheric soundscapes that reward careful listening. A fragile, absorbing piece via Fragile Records.
Kwazi & Indigo49
“Brand New”
A forward-facing hip hop cut blending slick production with confident, introspective bars.
Bandcamp & Independent
Grove – “Hydra”
The long-anticipated Hydra arrives as a powerful, politically charged body of work. Fusing punk urgency with bass-heavy electronics, the album is confrontational, danceable, and unapologetically Bristol — a release that solidifies Grove as one of the city’s most distinctive voices.
Creatures
“What they want”
Crunching riffs and sharp hooks give this track a punchy, energetic alt-rock edge.
C-DU, Telm & Wilson
“Don't Matter”
A dark, rolling electronic cut via Yamatai Records, full of subtle tension and bass weight.
Pictureframes
“Inside Out”
A reflective, intimate indie release blending melody with understated instrumentation and emotional pull.
The Greys
“Watcher”
Brooding alternative edge with a steady build and cinematic undertones running through it.
Hardcore Energy
“Shellcode”
Fast, intense, rave-driven pressure. Relentless pace, raw energy, and no interest in holding back.
Gig Highlights
Kwazi – Story Mode EP Party
A strong Bristol shout for the week — live performances, proper local atmosphere, and a release party built to feel bigger than a standard Friday night. One to lock in if you want the city’s newer energy up close.
Rewind
Nahko and Medicine for the People
A soulful night at The Fleece — warm energy, strong connection, and one of those gigs that lingers after the room empties.
Hot Tip
Joe Muggs x Krust
A strong look-ahead for heads tuned into Bristol bass culture — a link-up worth having in the diary.
Coming Up
Monochrome Festival
A future-facing shout for anyone into stranger sounds and leftfield programming. One to keep on the radar.
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